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A few days into my own battle with the coronavirus, I was convinced I had overreacted by calling a doctor so soon. Before the pandemic, I would have never reached out to a physician after just a couple days of having a persistent, dry cough. In fact, in college I strolled right into a case

Image Source: Getty / skynesher You’ve probably heard of To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing resources and hope for people struggling with depression, self-harm, addiction, suicidal ideation, and more. However, you might not know its origin — it all began with a post on MySpace. Jamie Tworkowski, the founder

Let’s face it; sports bras can be tough to shop for. They need to be functional and supportive, but they should also be pretty enough to be seen peeking through a tank or rocking on their own. Lululemon has got cute, supportive sports bras down, but it can be tricky figuring out which one to

“Wanna Talk About It?” That’s a question many of us are asking each other right now. It’s also the name of Netflix’s new weekly Instagram Live series, in which stars of the platform’s most popular shows talk about how we can take care of ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic. The series kicked off with Noah

Talking about mental health can be nerve-wracking, but one important thing to remember is that mental illnesses like anxiety and depression are common among people of all ages, genders, and social classes. According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 264 million people of all ages living with depression worldwide. People with depression

I’ve never been much of a morning person. Even as a kid, my mom had to set our rambunctious dog loose in my bedroom to get me up for school. By the time I reached my mid-20s, my morning sluggishness had turned to exhaustion. At first, I thought it was simply a consequence of working

What are we shopping right now? Workout clothes, and lots of them. We’ve been recently into the options from Puma because they’re both cute and functional. No matter what kind of workouts you like to do, whether it’s pilates or HIIT, Puma workout clothes will get you through. Specifically, we’re crushing on these 9 pieces,

Image Source: Shutterstock Although tried-and-true moves like lunges, crunches, dips, and presses aren’t going anywhere, if you’re like us, sometimes the same old fitness flow seems, well, the same. With workouts now primarily confined to the comfort of your own home and whatever you have on hand, you might just find yourself looking to spice

If you’re looking to upgrade your workout routine this week, we’re here to assist. We’ll be sharing Instagram Live workouts on @POPSUGARFitness all this week to get you moving and sweating no matter where you are! Expect to see a variety of trainers and some familiar faces, especially if you’ve been following along with our

Nine days after Tokyo 2020 was officially postponed, I caught up with Olympian, writer, and Olympic Dreams filmmaker Alexi Pappas from afar. It was morning in LA — where I live and where Pappas shares a home with her husband — but late evening in Greece, where Pappas had been training for Tokyo 2020 since

Navarro Cheer’s season may have been cut short, but as fans of Netflix’s Cheer know, Coach Monica Aldama isn’t one to let circumstances keep her down. The at-home workout she shared on Instagram is a quick, effective way to work up a sweat and lift your mood whenever you need it, the inspiring coach says

As a tennis pro, Serena Williams knows the value of staying limber. Athletes rely on stretching in addition to strength training to prevent injuries and maintain flexibility, and during this time of social isolation, Williams is willing to let followers in on her personal routine. On Friday, she shared an Instagram video which details her

When I feel like anxiety is using my chest as a trampoline, or when my stress levels are getting too high, I do one of five things: take a nap, write down my feelings, relax in a yoga flow, sweat it out on my mat, or listen to music. For me, anything by Maggie Rogers

Social distancing and quarantining have been used interchangeably as people discuss the coronavirus pandemic, but in fact, they don’t mean the same thing. The latter is advised for those who have COVID-19 or who believe they are exhibiting symptoms of the virus, while the former is a safety measure medical experts and government officials recommend

There’s just something about seeing that iconic check mark that makes a sneaker feel legit. It’s like an automatic seal of approval; when you wear Nike, you know it’s going to perform, and it’s going to look good. This year, we’re looking for the best sneakers out there, and spoiler alert: we’re into these 14

On April 3, the Centers For Disease Control announced a new recommendation: that all Americans wear cloth face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In most parts of the country, it’s still considered safe to walk and run outside as long as you stay six feet away from others at all

If you’re used to working out at a gym, with all the machines, equipment, and space that comes with it, adjusting to at-home fitness is a challenge. Sure, no-equipment workouts will keep you moving and sweating, but I won’t deny that I’ve been missing the weight rack. Lifting does amazing things for your body and

My husband is an ob-gyn at one of the largest hospitals in Detroit, which has seen a surge in cases of COVID-19. For now, he continues to see patients on the ob-gyn floor, visiting the emergency room only for pregnancy- or gynecology-related consults, which occasionally involve patients who are infected with the novel coronavirus. But

Alex Morgan is due to give birth to her first child (a daughter!) this month, and this week she revealed one of the things keeping her “sane, fit, and feeling good”: workouts in her garage gym. Morgan shared a snippet of one workout, which involved lunges, goblet squats, and resistance band deadlifts and back exercises.

Do you miss deadlifts, front squats, and shoulder presses? Nothing compares to that badass feeling of wrapping your hands around a barbell and grunting while lifting something heavy. But if you can’t use the equipment at your gym, trainer Massy Arias has shared this easy and inexpensive hack for recreating heavy lifting at home. She

The Fitness Marshall‘s high-energy dance workouts inject a little brightness into our days whenever we tune in. In today’s good news, he’s now taking his signature style and humor to YouTube Live for a workout you can do right from your living room, and all to benefit a nonprofit. The Fitness Marshall (aka Caleb Marshall)

Stress is a normal part of life, and it can even be helpful if it means you finally buckle down and finish that paper you’ve been putting off. But chronic stress — the kind that stays with you for long periods of time — can take a physical toll. “Our bodies can get conditioned to

Meal prep isn’t just a huge cost-saver, it can free up loads of time, too. (After all, who wants to cook every night?) And whether or not you’ve already gotten into the routine of strategizing your meals for the week ahead, you’re likely not meal prepping your snacks yet — and you should be. “Meal

Carrot cake cravings can’t be curbed easily, but a single slice of the store-bought classic weighs in at over 500 calories — not ideal if you’re trying to eat healthy. Luckily, this vegan cupcake recipe offers all the traditional flavors of carrot cake but cuts the amount of sugar and calories in half. While this

Over the past few weeks, there has been conflicting information about whether or not people who are not health-care providers and essential workers need to wear protective gear such as face masks. The latest update from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention advises people use cloth face masks coverings, made from household items such

Imagine your perfect running day — sunny, 65 degrees, not a cloud in the sky, just a cool breeze passing through. Now picture the opposite of that — clouds, a borderline-uncomfortable wind smacking your face, and a forecast of rain. What if I told you that both days are running days for me? Before you

The idea of firming up your middle may seem daunting, particularly if you don’t have 20 minutes to dedicate solely to strength training. But cranking out 30 crunches after a run or HIIT workout isn’t going to do much — you have to do the right kind of ab moves in order to hit those

ROLL CALL 🔥 wnba edition pic.twitter.com/X9jAlTCyBn — Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) April 3, 2020 These WNBA players are showing fans how they keep it classy on and off the court in a new social media challenge video. Over the weekend, women from all different teams joined forces to show how they’re dressing for themselves at home

If you’ve been keeping up with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, you’ve probably been hearing a lot of the same advice: These are effective, doctor-approved ways to treat and prevent coronavirus that you should continue to prioritize. But if you’ve been wondering about the opposite end of the spectrum — what’s the worst thing you

You may have noticed — much to the delight of any vegan or vegan-curious — plant-based eating seems to be on everyone’s mind. Earlier this year, the Golden Globes served its first-ever vegan menu, while the Netflix documentary Game Changers touted the benefits of plant-based diets for elite athletes. Add the fact that you can